Innsbruck (Austria)
Young living apartment blocks
The Austrian demo site consists of new apartments for young people. Its innovation relies on the hydrogen system (H2S) connected to an advanced heat management unit to supply heating energy, combined with a groundwater heat pump for extra heating/cooling.
Technical data
Name
Junges Wohnen
Location
Innsbruck (Austria)
Köppen classification
Dfc (Continental Subarctic Climate)
Promoter/Building managers
NEUE HEIMAT TIROL Gemeinnützige WohnungsGmbH
Conditioned area
3635,5 m2
Urban area
4272,5 m2
Architects
Dietrich|Untertrifaller Architekten ZT GmbH
Project type
New building
Ownership
Private non-profit
Financing institutions
NHT, State of Tyrol, private Bank
Execution timeline
02/2024 – 10/2025
Solution and Innovation potential
CPEH methodology certification
PassivHaus premium, upgraded with the effects of seasonal H2 storage.
Circular products and materials
Wastewater heat-recovery system, recycled concrete and mineral wool for facades and curtain wall
Ultra low energy demand
Certified PassivHaus PREMIUM, triple glazed windows, efficient heat recovery system
H&C Systems
Prototype 20ft container composed by electrolyser and energy storage, space and water heating
Ventilation
High efficient comfort ventilation system with heat recovery
Passive solar gains
High solar energy in winter and passive solar protection
Lighting
Only LED lighting is performed, and architectural design provides high level of daylight
REN production and storage
BIPV: 200 m² at the south façade, BAPV: 320 m² at the roof, seasonal storage via GKN metal hydride hydrogen storage, highly insulated hot water storage tanks are provided
Smart metering and BEM
Sophisticated building management and building automation online – System (BAM-OS) for hydrogen production, storage and reconversion
District exchange
No energy exchange is currently allowed in Austria